The recording of this species is quite remarkable: there are 56 records as of 2024, virtually all from one garden site on South Uist. The flight period is September to October over grassland, scrub and gardens, The larvae feed on grasses.

References: 
Leverton, R. & Cubitt, M. (2024). The Larger Moths of Scotland.
Waring, P. & Townsend, M. (2018 third edition). Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.